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Trust Priorities

For 2025-2026, Valley Invicta Academies Trust has three priorities: Pedagogy and Practice, Leadership, and Personal Development.

These priorities reflect our belief that when teaching is of the highest standard, leadership is strong and pupils’ wider development is nurtured, young people thrive. Across our nine schools, we work collaboratively to ensure that every child benefits from high expectations, inclusive practice and a consistent commitment to excellence. All our schools use an action research approach to ensure that we are forward thinking and proactive in all we do.

Pedagogy and Practice – Great teaching changes lives

High-quality teaching sits at the heart of our work. We design ambitious curricula that help pupils build knowledge step by step, supported by teachers with strong subject expertise and a shared understanding of effective classroom practice.

Through coaching, professional development and regular review, we ensure that teaching continues to improve and meets the needs of all learners. We pay particular attention to disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, ensuring that inclusion is embedded in everyday practice and that every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

As a result of this focus, it is our intention that staff and pupils will collectively benefit from improved practice and outcomes.

Leadership – Strong leadership creates strong schools

Effective leadership ensures clarity, consistency and continuous improvement across the Trust. Leaders at all levels work collaboratively, sharing expertise while holding themselves accountable for the progress and wellbeing of every pupil.

Our structured approach to self-evaluation, improvement planning and quality assurance ensures that decisions are informed by evidence and focused on what makes the greatest difference. We invest in developing leaders so that every school benefits from confident, principled and forward-thinking leadership.

As a result of this focus, it is our intention that leaders at every level feel invested in, thereby enabling them to work both strategically and reflectively to further develop themselves as leaders, but most importantly contributing to our drive for continual school improvement.

Personal Development – Education is as much about who pupils become as what they achieve

We are committed to helping pupils grow into confident, respectful and resilient young people who are ready for the next stage of their lives. Our schools provide rich opportunities beyond the classroom through personal development programmes, enrichment activities and strong pastoral care.

High expectations for behaviour, attendance and inclusion ensure that pupils feel safe, valued and able to succeed. We carefully evaluate the impact of this work so that all pupils – especially those who may need additional support – benefit fully from the opportunities available.

As a result of this focus, it is our intention that all pupils gain from experiencing the arts, music and sport in particular.

Working Together as One Trust

By aligning pedagogy, leadership and personal development, we create a shared approach that supports continuous improvement across all our schools. Collaboration is central to our success: we learn from one another, challenge one another and work together to provide the very best education for every child.

Each of the Trust schools has its own set of priorities for the academic year – you can read more about them in the drop-down sections below.